Cradle of Persia
Nintendo DS · 2012
About this game
Cradle of Persia is the sequel to Cradle of Rome , taking place during the Persian era instead of Ancient Rome.
It is a tile-matching game where the tiles have icons of city resources.
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Matching three or more of these tiles collects them to their respective resources tab.
By combining these resources, the player can erect buildings.
To finish a level, the player must break the marbled background before time runs out or lose a life.
There are also bonuses that can be collected during the game that will help the player, like lightning bolts that destroy a random amount of tiles.
About Nintendo DS
The dual-screen, touch-enabled Nintendo DS (2004) became the best-selling handheld of all time, helped by its huge and genre-diverse library. Cartridge-based DS games have held up well physically over 20 years, and complete-in-box copies of the system's biggest sellers (Nintendogs, Pokémon, Mario Kart) remain very accessible for new collectors starting out.
Gamevaro tracks Cradle of Persia for Nintendo DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.73 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.95 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €19.20 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.94 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.39 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.58 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.49 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €19.20 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.75 |
| 2026-06-18 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €18.93 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.21 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.33 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.32 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.21 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €5.32 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.75 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.33 |
| 2026-06-17 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.62 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €18.93 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €18.98 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €13.78 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €3.34 |
| 2026-06-15 | Item only | NTSC-U | €7.64 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €17.25 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
Cradle of Persia has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Cradle of Persia worth?
Cradle of Persia for Nintendo DS is currently worth €8.39 loose, €13.95 complete in box, and €17.45 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Cradle of Persia rare?
Cradle of Persia has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Cradle of Persia?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Cradle of Persia, loose is €8.39 and CIB is €13.95 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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